Larry Carley, Author at Counterman Magazine - Page 3 of 33
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Brake Friction Formulations: Constantly Evolving, Closely Guarded

One thing you can always count on in the automotive aftermarket is change. Brake product lines are constantly evolving to keep pace with health and environmental concerns, advancements in vehicle technology and changes in the vehicle population itself.

Air Suspensions Deliver Smoother Ride, ‘Low-Rider’ Option

An air suspension offers a number of advantages compared to conventional springs or struts.

What Causes A Car Battery To Fail?

Extreme temperatures, rough roads and too-infrequent driving can doom vehicle batteries.

Scan Tools For DIY And Entry-Level Automotive Diagnostics

Some type of scan tool has been essential for engine diagnostics since the arrival of computerized engine controls back in the 1980s.

Low-/No-Copper Brake Pads: What Counter Pros Need To Know

All major brake manufacturers have now introduced next-generation low-copper or zero-copper friction materials in their product lines.

FWD Halfshaft: The Right Way To Give Customers The Shaft

If you are going to give a customer the shaft, do it the right way. Make sure they get a FWD halfshaft that is the correct replacement for their vehicle.

When And Why To Replace Brake Rotors

Worn-out rotors are dangerous for two reasons: Thin rotors cannot absorb and dissipate heat as well as new rotors, which increases the risk of the pads getting too hot and fading with prolonged or heavy braking. Also, thin rotors are more likely to crack and break apart, which would cause brake failure.

Antifreeze: Colors, Concentrations and Coolant Changes

Three things that often confuse consumers about antifreeze are colors (the color of the antifreeze), the concentration (the strength or percentage of antifreeze in the coolant mixture) and how often coolant should be changed.

Air And Oil Filters: Can They Go The Distance?

The extended oil-drain intervals on late-model vehicles require two things: a high-quality synthetic or semi-synthetic motor oil that can go the distance, and a high-quality, high-capacity oil filter that also can go the distance without clogging.

Water Pumps: The More, The Merrier

Although we tend to think of water pumps as being a one-per-car replacement part, a growing number of late-model vehicles actually have multiple water pumps on board.

Should You Recommend Smart Battery Chargers To Your Customers?

Charger technology has advanced to the point where many chargers are now smarter than some of their users.

Fuel Pumps: Does No Fuel Always Mean A Bad Pump?

Most returns occur not because the pump was defective, but because something else prevented the pump from functioning normally, or because something happened to the pump after it was installed.